Add two heaping tea-spoonfuls of best arrowroot, rubbed smooth with a
little cold water, to a coffee-cupful of _boiling_ water or rich milk
which has been sweetened with two tea-spoonfuls of sugar. Stir and boil
it until it has thickened. It may be flavored with lemon-juice if made
with water, or with brandy or wine if made with milk. It is very nice
without flavoring. Pour into a cup or little mold. Serve with cream and
sugar poured over, or with a _compote_ of fruit around it.